Old Town, Geneva
By Harry Urban
Located in Genève, GE
Work on wood Beige wooden frame 44 x 54 x 4 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 15
Harry UrbanGeneva Village
$1,131.66
£838.80
€960
CA$1,578.73
A$1,601.33
CHF 914.41
MX$19,392.67
NOK 10,764.79
SEK 10,729.06
DKK 7,319.59
About the Item
Work on canvas
This work of art depicts with great precision and sensitivity an idyllic rural scene, probably in a village in Geneva. The artist has authentically captured the morning or evening calm of a small alley bathed in soft light. The choice of colors reflects a natural and balanced palette, composed of lush greens, earthy hues and subtle shades of gray and blue. The central element of the painting is a large majestic tree, whose dense foliage creates a complex play of light and shadow on the ground, contrasting admirably with the facades of the soberly colored houses. The treatment of textures is particularly remarkable: the wood of the old gate, the roughness of the stone walls and the softness of the foliage are rendered with undeniable technical mastery.
The linear perspective naturally guides the eye towards the background where a two-story building with an orange roof stands out, adding depth to the composition. This creates a feeling of immersion and invites the viewer to explore every detail painstakingly rendered by the artist. The human presence, suggested by a discreet silhouette in the shade of the trees, breathes a lively and relatable dimension into the scene. The roofs and walls of the houses, perfectly integrated into the landscape, bear witness to the harmony between architecture and nature that only an intimate understanding of the rural world can offer. The artist expresses here a visual homage to the quiet and timeless beauty of village life, and succeeds in transporting the viewer into a universe where tranquility and simplicity reign.
This painting is distinguished by its gentle and poetic realism, as well as its ability to evoke a multitude of sensations and memories. It is a work that engages and soothes, capturing a fragment of time with truly unparalleled elegance.
- Creator:Harry Urban (1874 - 1946, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:1 restore point on the back of the canvas.
- Gallery Location:Genève, CH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2018214774032
Harry Urban
French painter
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
1stDibs seller since 2022
178 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 3 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Genève, Switzerland
- Return Policy
More From This Seller
View All
Lively Geneva street
By John Reitz
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Category
1930s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Urban scene
Located in Genève, GE
Oil on canvas signed lower right This work presents an urban scene bathed in light. A busy street is framed by buildings in warm shades of brown and ochre. Shadows mark the pavement...
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Village in the Alps
Located in Genève, GE
Work on cardboard With frame include 50.5 x 48.5 x 4 cm This work is a striking depiction of an Alpine village, bathed in soft, natural light. The traditional houses, with their gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Geneva countryside
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
City Street
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Anonymous artist, copier of Maurice Utilo Work created in the 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
You May Also Like
20th Century Oil - Continental Town View
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming landscape painting captures a serene path lined with trees, leading towards a sun-drenched Mediterranean town. The artist's loose brushstrokes and choice of colour effe...
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Village view"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This vibrant village landscape captures the essence of rural tranquility with a dynamic, expressive style. The soft rose-colored fence contrasts beautifully against the lush greenery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
20th Century Oil - The Courtyard
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming street scene depicting a nun and a religious statue in a continental courtyard. Signed illegibly. On canvas.
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century Tuscany Village Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful landscape of a village in Tuscany, with visual texture from use of color and impasto, by B. Ignacio, c.1950. Signed "B. Ignacio" lower right. Presented in a wood frame. Ima...
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Naturalistic Fanciful Townscape
Located in Houston, TX
Fanciful landscape with buildings that look like castles. Trees fill the landscape with a path that curves through it. The painting is mainly grey and pink tones. The painting has th...
Category
1980s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
House
By Robert Lavin
Located in Austin, TX
Title: "House" Artist: Robert Lavin Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 11" x 16"
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
More Ways To Browse
Art Precisionism
Old Gates
Vintage Wood Gate
Modern Art Urban Landscape
Harry Urban
Flemish Landscape Painting
John Bloom
John Lake
Montmartre Frame
Moonlight Impressionist
Oil Paintings 1952
Painting Of Arc De Triomphe
Painting Of Harbor Impressionist
Painting Oil Jerusalem
Painting St Paul
Robertson Oil Painting
Seagull Paintings
Seascape Pastel